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Deputy Secretary of Defense to DHA: ‘The Work You All Have Done is Unprecedented’
Deputy Secretary of Defense reinforces critical role the Defense Health Agency plays in supporting the Department of Defense mission
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Department of the U.S. Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.
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FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency is seeking solutions to change the care model and create a new value equation for military medicine.
Amidst the Black Women's History Month celebration observed in April, the story of one woman’s journey from enlisted ranks to commissioned officer symbolizes an indomitable spirit and steadfast devotion to duty.
More than 20 years ago, military public health scientists warned that service members had higher rates of certain sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, than U.S. civilians.
Competing against 13 other sailors representing their respective commands throughout the Naval Medical Forces Pacific region, the 31-year-old U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Peter Munoz was named as the Senior Sailor of the Year for Naval Medical Forces Pacific on April 4, 2024.
The operational readiness of our nursing force means we are a medically ready force and a ready medical force, which is associated with adaptability, versatility, and endurance, to optimize human performance and clinical acumen across a complex spectrum of environments. (Graphic provided by the Defense Health Agency in support of National Nurses Week 2024.)
Transforming our workplace is necessary so we can remain laser focused on our mission of improving health and building readiness. Leading with emotional intelligence and utilizing positive leadership styles in the workplace is associated with open communication, better staff engagement, and increased job satisfaction. (Graphic provided by the Defense Health Agency in support of National Nurses Week 2024.)
Healthy work environments are associated with positive staff outcomes – teams are engaged, they communicate and collaborate, and the whole team is more resilient. And a healthy work environment also helps improve patient outcomes – higher quality of care and better safety for all. (Graphic provided by the Defense Health Agency in support of National Nurses Week 2024.)
Evidence matters. To ensure nurses deliver safe, high-quality patient care, they must rely on sound evidence to guide protocols and policies and drive the development of clinical practice guidelines. (Graphic provided by the Defense Health Agency in support of National Nurses Week 2024.)
Nurses are innovators in patient safety and quality initiatives. Leading the way in developing quality improvement programs, nurses are focused on more proactive systematic approaches to simplify and standardize the processes of care. And nurses are central to ongoing efforts to prioritize patient safety to improve patient outcomes, avoid the risk of adverse events, resulting in improved health and readiness of patients everywhere in the Military Health System. (Graphic provided by the Defense Health Agency in support of National Nurses Week 2024.)
Graphic provided by Defense Health Agency in support of National Nurses Week 2024. Consider using this graphic as part of your celebration of the role and value of nurses in your military community.
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